Urological Lithotripsy

This innovative treatment uses high-pressure shock waves to break up stones that form in the kidney, bladder, ureters or gallbladder. The pressure causes the stone to be stressed, then fracture and eventually disintegrate. A fluoroscopic x-ray system is used to direct the focus of the waves precisely on the stone. The shock waves are able to break up the stones with less risk of damage to any of the surrounding tissue than an open surgical procedure.

Though located at Legacy Emanuel, the Urology Center provides mobile services at Legacy Good Samaritan, Meridian Park and Mount Hood Medical Centers. For more information please call: